Roger Wicker Recent C-SPAN Appearanceshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/18203
's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networksen-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Sun, 02 Aug 2015 22:29:18 GMTC-SPAN Person Recent Appearanceshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=18203&width=130Roger Wicker Recent C-SPAN Appearanceshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/18203
Head shot of {$person->name}Iran Nuclear AgreementSecretary John Kerry, Jack Lew, and Ernest Moniz joined Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey in testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Iran nuclear agreement and its possible impact on U.S. interests in the Middle East. The agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), would set limits on Iran's ability to enrich uranium, build centrifuges, and other actions that could lead to a nuclear bomb. The witnesses stressed that even with deal, all military options remained on the table.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327380-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327380-1Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:39:38 GMTSenate Session, Part 1Following any leadership remarks, the Senate was in a period of morning business, with senators permitted to speak on any topic. The Senate resumed debate on a highway funding bill.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327303-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327303-1Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:59:35 GMTMarine Corps Commandant Confirmation HearingLieutenant General Robert Neller gave testimony on his nomination to replace General Joseph Dunford as commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. General Dunford was nominated to be the new chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Among the topics he addressed were the Marine Corps budget, military sexual assaults, and the Obama administration's strategy in Syria and Iraq.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327285-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327285-1Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:29 GMTArmy Chief of Staff Confirmation HearingGeneral Mark Milley gave testimony on his nomination to replace outgoing Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno. General Milley told the committee that Russia is the greatest national security threat. He also answered questions on the fight against *ISIS, the Defense budget,and how to respond to sexual assaults in the military.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327238-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327238-1Wed, 22 Jul 2015 03:23:40 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate resumed work on changes to the No Child Left Behind law.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327050-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327050-1Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:59:22 GMTJoint Chiefs of Staff Chair Confirmation HearingGeneral Joseph Dunford testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination to be the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Committee members asked General Dunford for his assessment of various defense and national security concerns including Russia, China, North Korea, *ISIS, sequestration, sexual assault and retaliation within the military, cybersecurity, and overall troop morale.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326956-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326956-1Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:33:17 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate resumed debate on on H.R. 1735, the fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326619-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326619-1Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:29:31 GMTSenate Session, Part 2The Senate resumed debate on amendments to H.R. 1735, a fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization bill, which authorizes $612 billion for weapons and defense programs. Four resolutions were passed on unanimous consent.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326431-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326431-2Tue, 09 Jun 2015 18:15:37 GMTSenate Republican AgendaSenate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following their weekly party caucus lunch.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326477-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)News Conferencehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326477-1Tue, 09 Jun 2015 18:02:35 GMTAir Traffic Control ModernizationFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta was among a panel of witnesses who testified on his agency's efforts to modernize the air traffic control system, and the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) initiative. Senators also asked questions on questionable pricing practices for fliers, and potential privatization of air traffic control systems and management. Senators from more rural states expressed concern for the implications of privatization on rural airports and air traffic.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326096-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326096-1Sun, 24 May 2015 05:57:16 GMTSenate Session, Part 1The Senate resumed debate on H.R. 1314, the legislative vehicle for fast-track trade promotion authority and trade adjustment assistance.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326083-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326083-1Tue, 19 May 2015 13:59:34 GMTFAA Reauthorization and Airline SafetyOfficials from several aviation safety agencies testified at a hearing on reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Topics included pilot fatigue and training, regulations for regional aviation, and pilot compensation. Retired airline captain Chesley Sullenberger argued that pilots were in short supply because the pay was low at the regional level.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325637-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325637-1Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:58:36 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate passed 99-0 the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 (S. 178), anti-human trafficking legislation that would impose fines and others penalties against persons convicted of human trafficking as well as provide more restitution and assistance funds for victims.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325535-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325535-1Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:29:06 GMTU.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea Fiscal Year 2016 BudgetU.S. Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Locklear and General Curtis Scaparrotti, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about their fiscal year 2016 budget and current and future defense programs. The witnesses warned of North Korea's nuclear capabilities and the potential for a ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325335-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325335-1Fri, 17 Apr 2015 02:08:25 GMTSenate Republican AgendaSenate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following their weekly caucus lunch. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) specifically addressed disagreement with Democrats over a path forward for an anti-human trafficking billhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325372-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)News Conferencehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325372-1Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:08:19 GMTFiscal Year 2016 Defense Authorization RequestThe leaders of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Africa Command, and special operations forces testified on their proposed fiscal year 2016 spending for their respective units. They also addressed their efforts to combat terrorists, including ISIS* and Boko Haram.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325025-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325025-1Fri, 27 Mar 2015 07:17:23 GMTSenate Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Markup, Day 2The Senate Budget Committee met to mark up its budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, which begins October 1, 2015. Dozens of amendments on a variety of domestic and foreign policy issues were proposed, including one that added $38 billion in emergency war funding and brought the Senate blueprint for defense spending closer to the House Republican plan. The Senate Budget Committee approved this budget on a 12-10 party-line vote.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324909-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324909-1Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:31:26 GMTFederal Communications Commission Oversight HearingThe commissioners testified at a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversight hearing about operations and budget. The focus was on their recent open Internet vote classifying the Internet as a common carrier, like telephone services. In a 3-2 vote, rules were passed designed to ensure "net neutrality" by prohibiting Internet service providers from blocking or discriminating against legal content moving through their networks.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324849-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324849-1Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:33:45 GMTSenate Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Markup, Day 1The Senate Budget Committee marked up the Senate fiscal year 2016 budget proposal. Senators offered opening statements and initial thoughts on the resolution. Republicans backed the resolution, calling it a better alternative to the president's budget, while Democrats called it misguided and too narrowly focused.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324893-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324893-1Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:46:32 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senators spoke on a variety of topics. The impasse over an abortion rider in S. 178, a bill that seeks to provide justice for victims of trafficking continued.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324802-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324802-1Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:30:01 GMTNational Wireless Public Safety NetworkRepresentatives of federal agencies and first responder groups testified at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing hearing on progress made toward establishing the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), which aimed to be the first nationwide wireless broadband network for public safety.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324780-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324780-1Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:02:41 GMTNavy Fiscal Year 2016 Budget RequestNavy Secretary Raymond Mabus, Naval Operations Chief Admiral John Greenert, and Marine Corps Commandant General Joseph Dunford testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Navy's fiscal year 2016 budget request. The effect of sequestration* on readiness was discussed. Other issues included: modernization, mental health, PTSD, retention, transition to civilian life, transition into VA care, and the Asia-Pacific rebalance.
*Sequestration, a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was part of a debt ceiling and tax increase agreement for the Budget Control Act of 2011 and began March 1, 2013.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324760-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324760-1Wed, 11 Mar 2015 03:14:24 GMTDefense Department Fiscal Year 2016 Budget RequestDefense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2016 budget request for the Pentagon. This was Mr. Carter's first committee appearance as secretary. Topics included the effect of sequestration* budget cuts, and challenges abroad such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and combating the self-declared Islamic State.**
*Sequestration, a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was part of a debt ceiling and tax increase agreement for the Budget Control Act of 2011 and began March 1, 2013.
**The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an extremist Sunni militant group that began calling itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324601-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324601-1Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:41:00 GMTGreenhouse Gas EmissionsJanet McCabe testified at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposals to limit emissions from new and existing power plants.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324302-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324302-1Thu, 12 Feb 2015 01:01:54 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate has passed S. 295, the Amy and Vicky Child Pornography Victim Restitution Improvement Act of 2015, which sets forth guidelines for determining restitution for victims.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324312-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324312-1Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:30:04 GMTNational Prayer BreakfastPresident Obama spoke at the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton Hotel. He said the U.S. would never stop fighting for freedom of religion around the world. He talked about the inspiration given by faith world-wide driving people to do right, but faith also used as a weapon. He talked bout hate crimes and terrorism, such as "ISIL, a brutal, vicious, death cult that, in the name of religion, carries out unspeakable acts of barbarism." The event also included prayers, readings, and greetings. The keynote address was by Darrell Waltrip, who was introduced by a video.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324188-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)White House Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324188-1Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:51:26 GMTNational Prayer Breakfast IntroductionOpening remarks and an invocation were delivered at the annual National Prayer Breakfast before a pause to await the arrival of the president.
This event at the Washington Hilton Hotel was sponsored by the Fellowship Foundation and alternating U.S. Senate and House of Representatives prayer breakfast groups.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324188-101
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324188-101Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:42:01 GMTSecretary of Defense Confirmation HearingFormer Defense Department Deputy Secretary Ashton Carter testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination to be secretary of defense. He answered two full rounds of questions from the committee on issues including sequestration, ISIL in Iraq and Syria, China's influence in Asia, Iran's potential nuclear capability, the ongoing situation with Ukraine and Russia, cyber threats, and sexual assault in the military.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324143-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324143-1Thu, 05 Feb 2015 01:05:37 GMTBudget Control Act of 2011 and SequestrationThe heads of the military branches testified on the impact of sequestration Defense Department budget cuts on national security.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324025-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324025-1Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:25:21 GMTNational Security ThreatsFormer National Security Advisers Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Snowcroft testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on threats to U.S. national security.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323887-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323887-1Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:13:24 GMTState of the Union Address ReactionTelephone lines were open for viewer reaction to President Obama's State of the Union address. Throughout the program the C-SPAN hosts read reactions to the president's speech from members of Congress and the day's newspapers.
Representatives Tom Price (R-GA) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) also were interviewed. They responded to the president's address and talked about the legislative priorities for the 114th Congress.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323828-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323828-2Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:00:02 GMTSenate SessionThe Senatae convened for a legislative session. The chamber voted 93-4 for passage of a bill extending the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Program beyond the end of 2014.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323660-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323660-1Thu, 08 Jan 2015 15:59:21 GMTSenate Republican AgendaSenate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their agenda for the 114th Congress following their first weekly caucus lunch as the majority party. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) criticized President Obama for threatening to veto a Keystone XL Pipeline bill and the 40-hour work week health care bill.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323632-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)News Conferencehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323632-2Wed, 07 Jan 2015 19:11:19 GMTSenate Republican Leadership ElectionsSenate Republicans spoke to reporters after holding elections for their party's leadership in the 114th Congress.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322726-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)News Conferencehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322726-3Thu, 13 Nov 2014 19:18:03 GMTSecretary Hagel and General Dempsey on ISIS ThreatDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey testified on President Obama's strategy for combating ISIS* militants. Secretary Hagel outlined the administration's approach that includes expanded airstrikes, additional U.S. personnel in Iraq, and training Syrian rebel forces opposed to ISIS. General Dempsey said he supports the president's strategy but added that if building a coalition fails, his recommendations could include ground forces.
The hearing was briefly interrupted throughout by protestors.
Armed Services Committee Chair Carl Levin (D-MI) spoke with reporters for several minutes after the hearing ended.
*The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321417-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321417-1Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:34:08 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate convened for legislative business. After Morning Business, they debated a variety of bills. They voted on S. 2199, a bill ensuring men and women receive equal pay for the same work and on two nominees to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321483-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321483-1Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:59:48 GMTSenator Roger Wicker on the Congressional AgendaSenator Roger Wicker (R-MS) talked about the Department of Veterans Affairs reform bill and ongoing negotiations for immigration and border security legislation. A member of the Budget and Armed Services committees, Wicker also discussed the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the conclusion of the program.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320717-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320717-4Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:48:12 GMTCruise Passenger SafetyThe Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee met to discuss the Cruise Passenger Protection Act. The hearing examined the safety and security regulations of the cruising industry and provisions in the act so that those traveling aboard cruise vessels would be protected from crime and could get proper medical care while traveling on the high seas. Witnesses included representatives from the International Cruise Victims Association and passengers who were the victims of sexual assault while on a cruise.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320614-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320614-1Thu, 24 Jul 2014 04:05:30 GMTRegulating Greenhouse Gas EmissionsAdministrator Gina McCarthy testified n the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed carbon pollution standards for existing power plants. In June 2014, the EPA proposed the Clean Power Plan, which was intended to cut carbon pollution from existing power plants through a state-federal partnership, and required fossil fuel-burning plants to identify the best and cheapest way to reduce pollution.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320607-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320607-1Thu, 24 Jul 2014 05:39:07 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate confirmed 94-0 Julie Carnes, of Georgia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320553-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320553-1Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:59:29 GMTMarine Corps Confirmation HearingThe Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nomination of General Joseph F. Dunford as U.S. Marine Corps commandant. Among his statements General Dunford told committee members that U.S. military leaders did not recommend the White House announce a zero troop presence in Afghanistan in 2017 but would have preferred more ambiguous troop numbers. Other topics included the counterterrorism capabilities in the region, the recent Afghan elections, and future strategies of the U.S. Marine Corps.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320419-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320419-1Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:27:46 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate voted 71-26 to confirm Julian Castro to be secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Senators also debated S. 2363, a bill to make more federal land available for hunting and fishing.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320362-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320362-1Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:59:14 GMTCommunication Network UpdatesInternet industry experts testified on the implications of updating copper wire-based telephone service to Internet-based networks, also known as Internet protocol (IP) transition. They focused on how emergency services like 9-1-1 would function during the transition and the best ways to ensure people retain access to these services. A number of the panelists said people need to be educated on what is required, such as like backup batteries. Other suggestions included redundancy systems for IP and more coordination between utilities and regulatory companies.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319796-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319796-1Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:29:20 GMTEffects of Climate Change on Wildlife and AgricultureEnvironmental specialists from the fishing, forestry, farming, and wildlife sectors testified on the economic effects of climate change on wildlife and agriculture industries.Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) also testified, describing farming conditions in his home state. Professors Legates and South discussed some of the negative responses they had received from scientists and meteorologists because of their skeptic views of the science supporting global climate change.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319728-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319728-1Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:01:48 GMTSenate Session, Part 2The Senate was scheduled to vote on the following:
1.Cloture on David Barron to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the First Circuit
2.Confirmation of Elisebeth Collins Cook to be a member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2020 (possible voice vote)
3.Confirmation of Deirdre Daly to be U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut for the term of four years (possible voice vote)
4.Confirmation of James Walter Frazer Green to beU.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana for the term of four years (possible voice vote)
5.Confirmation of Damon Paul Martinez - to be U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years (possible voice vote)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319516-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319516-2Wed, 21 May 2014 18:00:15 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate convened for legislative business.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319377-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319377-1Wed, 14 May 2014 13:30:11 GMTU.S. Economic OutlookJanet Yellen testified before the Senate Budget Committee on the U.S. economic outlook. Ms. Yellen expressed a positive outlook on the economy, but said the Federal Reserve needed to continue to spur the economy until both inflation and the unemployment rate improve. Topics included interest rates, long-term debt, community banking, and education.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319177-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319177-1Fri, 09 May 2014 00:00:20 GMTU.S. Economic OutlookFederal Reserve Chair Janet Yellenn testified at a Joint Economic Committee hearing about the state of the U.S. economy. She said that she expected economic activity to move at a faster pace during the year, but warned that a slowing housing market delivered a "cautionary note" and that the Federal Reserve needed to continue to spur the economy until inflation and unemployment rates changed. Topics included the economic inequality between the wealthiest Americans and the middle class.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319234-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Joint Committeehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319234-1Thu, 08 May 2014 01:24:21 GMTSenate Session, Part 1Following any leader remarks and a period of morning business, the Senate held six procedural votes on the following nominations:
1. Sheryl Lipman to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee
2. Stanley Bastian to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington
3. Manish Shah to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
4. Daniel Crabtree to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
5. Cynthia Bashant to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California
6. Jon Levy to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Mainehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319088-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319088-1Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:00:00 GMTSenate SessionThe Senate convened with a period of morning business. Senators vote by a 61-35 margin to invoke cloture on H.R. 3979, a five-month extension of long-term unemployment benefitshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318676-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Senate Proceedinghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318676-1Thu, 03 Apr 2014 13:29:20 GMT